Criminal Fine Account (CFA) Funding

Helping Victims and Surviviors Navigate the Criminal Justice System

In 2011, the Oregon Legislature modified the Criminal Fines Assessment Account (CFAA). The new Criminal Fine Account (CFA) is larger and will fund more services. CFA grants are awarded to prosecutor-based victim assistance programs (PDF) » to fund services that help victims and survivors navigate the criminal justice system and provide support through court proceedings.

Victim assistance program services include:

informing victims and survivors of their rights

involving victims and survivors in the decision making process

ensuring that victims and survivors are informed of the status of their case

helping victims and survivors apply for compensation benefits

familiarizing victims and survivors with court procedures

assisting victims and survivors with the logistics of appearing in court and accompanying them to court hearings

encouraging victims and survivors to testify

helping victims and survivors request the return of property held as evidence